an introduction to strategic studies Baylis, John 1946- editor Wirtz, James J editor Gray, Colin S. 1943-2020 editor text bibliography enk Oxford New York Oxford University Press 2007 2nd edition monographic eng

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xxiii, 392 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. Provides a coverage of issues of war and peace such as terrorism, irregular warfare and weapons of mass destruction. This work contains a set of reflections on the role of military power in the contemporary world. It analyzes conflicts from Afghanistan to the Iraq War and looks at the debates about the lessons that can be learned from these wars. pt. 1. Enduring issues of strategy -- The causes of war and the conditions of peace -- The evolution of modern warfare -- Strategic theory -- Strategic culture -- Law, politics, and the use of force -- Geography and strategy -- Technology and warfare -- pt. 2. Contemporary problems -- Irregular warfare: terrorism and insurgency -- Strategy for a new world: combating terrorism and transnational organized crime -- The second nuclear age: nuclear weapons in the twenty-first century -- The control of weapons of mass destruction -- Conventional power and contemporary warfare -- Iraq, Afghanistan, and American military transformation -- Homeland security: a new strategic paradigm -- Humanitarian intervention and peace operations -- pt. 3. The future of strategy -- A new agenda for security and strategy? -- The future of strategic studies. edited by John Baylis, James J. Wirtz, Colin S. Gray. "The Online Resource Centre that accompanies this book provides students and instructors with ready-to-use teaching and learning materials. These resources are free of charge and designed to maximise the learning experience" -- p. [xvi]. Includes bibliographical references (p. [373]-383) and index. Strategy Military policy National security Security, International World politics 21st century Estrategia militar Política militar Seguridad nacional Seguridad internacional Política mundial UA 10.5 S898 2007 355 0199289786 9780199289783 2006033143 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip072/2006033143.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0737/2006033143-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0907/2006033143-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip072/2006033143.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0737/2006033143-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0907/2006033143-d.html DLC 061005 20240814155142.0 115665 eng